| Not that great
Finally had the chance to swing by with my wife one late afternoon to give this place a try. Decor wise, we found it interesting as seating was kindof communal rather than having your own table which I think it's alright when you're there during odd hours like us (3pm plus).
We were sat right in the middle of the restaurant near a row of staffs having their meal break which was really ok with us...hey they gotta eat too! But I just felt that service was very robotic and no smiles at all! But we were hungry so didn't let it bother us.
Ordered 'the works' & 'tea-smoked duck' plus peanut butter & banana shake w/marshmellow to share. My wife's duck burger arrived first while I waited a good 10mins for mine. They served me my fries first (oily), without the burger. The buns we liked (they bake their own) but the meat was dry & tough, the thai inspired sauce overpowering...too lemongrassy. The stuffed tomato-slaw was an interesting & refreshing twist tho.
My 'the works' came in a tower of beef patty, egg, onion rings, bacon, etc, looked great & appetizing altho' kindof unpractical cos I didn't know where to start. However that's where the + ended. The patty was way overdone, dry & tasteless which I feel it's unforgiveable since this is a gourmet burger joint. Chomp it all down reluctantly since I was very hungry by then after waiting.
The only thing we both agreed on was the shake! My...it was creamy, peanutty w/hint of salt & the sweetness was just right. A great dessert on its own even! So at least the meal ended on quite a nice note.
However, what totally irked me next was when we called for the bill. I waved, my wife waved but no one saw us. Hey, the place ain't that big & including us, there were only 3 'tables' of customers. Finally caught 1 lady server's attention, she walked over and left a receipt on the table without a word & walked away. We thought she would come back for our card and so we waited, & waited & waited...very patiently. My wife started trying to get some attention from 2 servers walking nearby but both ignored us completely. Finally, I waved the receipt in the air and one guy behind the kitchen counter signalled us to pay at the cashier counter! Hey, if it's supposed to be self-service for bill, say something or put up signs! Felt like total fools!
Conclusion, not really worth the $45+ bill.
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